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Presentation: Traders demand no power cuts due to festivals
In Patan city, there is an atmosphere of shopping in the markets due to Diwali festivals, markets are continuing even on Sundays, there has been a power cut in some areas due to the laying of underground power wires of UGVCL. Underground power operations are going on in Patan city, UGVCL is being forced to shut down frequently for work, due to which traders are facing a lot of difficulties due to switching off of lights during the shutdown of Soni Bazaar, Textile Bazaar, ready-made, sweets as well as small and big industries as well as housewives and other businessmen engaged in preparation fo
Important decision: 15 extra buses will be run till the Patan depot is set up for Diwali
In view of the Diwali festival, the Patan ST department has taken an important decision to transport passengers to their hometowns easily. A total of 15 extra buses will be run from October 18 i.e. from Waghbaras to next year. Vipulbhai Rawal, depot manager of Patan ST department, said, "There is a heavy movement of passengers during Diwali, especially on the Patan-Ahmedabad, Patan-Dahod and Patan-Godhra routes. An additional 7-8 buses will be operated daily on the Godhra-Dahod route, while 5 additional buses will be operated daily on the Patan-Ahmedabad route. Thus, a total of 15 additional b
Bhaskar Exclusive: Patients have to spend money to undergo surgery due to non-availability of Ayushman card
Patan is a city of hospitals, patients from as far as Kutch, including North Gujarat, come here for treatment, the process of approving the new Ayushman card, which is based on income cards, does not take 20-20 days. At present, the cards of about 100 applicants are currently pending without approval at the Ayushman Center of the Civil Hospital in the city. . Case 1: Vallabhai Soraki said that he had a wart and was admitted to a private hospital in the city saying that he was suffering from warts and needed to undergo surgery. The Ayushman card was required for the operation and the card was t
Gujarat horror: 3 men take turns to rape 50-year-old widow twice in Una; arrested
A 50-year-old widow in Una was allegedly gangraped twice by three fishermen within 24 hours. The incident came to light when she sought medical treatment for severe abdominal pain. The accused offered her a ride home, then took her to a secluded spot and later to one of their houses, where the assaults occurred before she was threatened into silence.
‘India’s recycling equipment market projected to reach $2,641 million by 2030’
India's recycling equipment market is set for substantial growth, projected to hit $2,641 million by 2030. This surge highlights the nation's commitment to tackling waste, with Gujarat leading in waste treatment and legacy waste remediation. The upcoming Global Recycling Expo and Summit (GREENS 2026) aims to foster innovation and partnerships to achieve Net Zero goals.
At Tulsi Kunj in Ghodasar: The garba of Sharad Poonam of the Senior Citizen Group.
Tulsi Kunj Senior Citizens Group based in Ghodasar, Ahmedabad successfully organized a street Garba on 6th October, 2025 on Sharad Poonam. Despite the rains, the event was enthusiastically attended by all attendees. The garba was organised without any DJ or loudspeaker and only to the rhythm of applause. The organisers said that there were reports of rain at other places on the occasion, but the event at Tulsi Kunj ended happily. He especially thanked his business friends, who gave their hard work, time and consistency from 6 am to 12:30 midnight. Apart from this, all the sister organizations
Chilli prices plummet, farmers suffer big losses: Incessant rains fail chilli crop, last year the price was 2000; Only Rs 800 this year
The condition of farmers in Khergam APMC in Navsari district, the largest market yard for green chillies in South Gujarat, has worsened this year. Excessive rains have led to massive damage to chilli crops leading to a deterioration in quality, resulting in an alarming fall in prices. Farmers who used to get up to Rs 2000 per maund last year, are getting only up to Rs 800 this year, which has hit the farmers hard. High quality chillies from Khergam APMC market are exported in large quantities to states like Mumbai, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Since the colour, shape and taste of
Husband attempts suicide after wife's separation: Man consumes phenyl after father-in-law threatens to send wife to in-laws, police complaint against father-in-law
In Bhavnagar, a young man attempted suicide by consuming phenyl after he refused to send his wife to her in-laws' house and threatened her. Rahul Deepakbhai Vaghela, 23, a resident of Nirmal Nagar Street No. 9, Bhaubhana Chowk, took this step. After the treatment, Rahul has lodged a complaint against his father-in-law at the Nilambagh police station. 'Don't come to Morbi, if you come, I'll break your shackles' Rahulbhai earns his family's livelihood by working in a courier of JioMart. On October 4, 2025, he called up his father-in-law Nileshbhai Agecchania in Morbi, requesting him to forget hi
Chain snatching accused caught: Undetected crime detected in business, Rs 1.23 lakh seized
The Surendranagar Local Crime Branch (LCB) has solved the mystery of the undetected crime of chain snatching of Dhandhuka police station. The police have arrested one of the accused and seized a total of Rs 1,23,072 from him, including a gold chain and three mobile phones. The arrested accused has been identified as Salimshah Hussainshah Mohammadshah Diwan (35), a resident of Sudwell Society in Wadhwan. It's a strip. One gold chain and three mobile phones valued at Rs. 1,08,072/- have been seized from him. Details of the crime detected are in the post. G.R. No. 11192018250553/2025 BNS is as pe
Celebration of Sharad Purnima at Shaktipeeth Bahucharaji, Palkhi Yatra held from Nijmandir to Shankhalpur village
A large number of devotees thronged the shrines of Bahucharaji and Shankhalpur Dham on the holy day of Sharad Purnima. On the night of Sharad Purnima, a supernatural atmosphere was created in Chachar Chowk Devotees thronged with sanghas to pay obeisance to Maa Bahuchara since early morning. As the devotees entered the Chachar Chowk of the temple with the slogan of Bahuchara, the abode of the mother resounded. At night, Maa Bahuchara's palanquin was given a guard of honour salute by the police when it left for Shankhalpur village from the Neej temple. Amid the fireworks and cheers of the devote
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